Development and Public Affairs Intern (Unpaid) East Providence

Development and Public Affairs Intern will assist the Director of

Development, Public Affairs & Philanthropy in implementing a full-scale

comprehensive donor-centered development program and communications plan for

the United Methodist Elder Care ().

Located in East Providence, Rhode Island, United Methodist Elder Care is an

affordable continuum of housing and care serving very-low to moderate income

seniors.  

As the parent organization, United Methodist Elder Care consists of three

separate subsidiary organizations, Winslow Gardens, Linn Health Care Center

and Arbor Hill, providing a full-complement of services to the low to

moderate income aging throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode

Island. In addition, the organization recently started a for-profit

subsidiary, Elder Care Consultants.

 Learning objectives:

*       Learn and implement best case practice in organization financial

sustainability and management.

*       Learn and implement professional best practices in donor-centered

communications.

*       Learn how to actively engage and support fund development efforts.

*       Learn how to secure financial resources for projects directly

related to emerging issues in healthcare such as Electronic Medical Records.

Learning strategies and activities:

*       Learn about best practices though guided research and resources.

*       Design and implement a strategic donor centered communications and

editorial calendar both strategic and tactical.

*       Effectively create and use communications strategies both online and

offline including developing organizational social media presence, online

e-communications and website review and assisting with organizational

newsletter, annual report development and direct mail.

*       Secure organizational financial resources through grant and

foundation research and application, special events, and specialized donor

events.

*       Participate in organizational marketing and development meetings

when possible.

If you are an interested student, send your resume to:

rcabral@umeldercareri.org

Robin L. Cabral, CFRE

Director of Development, Public Affairs & Philanthropy,